AI companies are building huge natural gas plants to power data centers. What could go wrong?

# The Real Cost of AI's Energy Appetite Tech giants like Meta, Microsoft, and Google are building massive natural gas power plants specifically to fuel their AI data centers, but this strategy could backfire. Locking into natural gas means they're betting billions on a fuel source that's becoming increasingly expensive and is under growing pressure from climate regulations. If energy costs spike or environmental rules tighten, these companies could be stuck with stranded infrastructure—essentially wasting billions on plants they can't afford to run or use.